Oakland Raiders New NFL Stadium Update - That Las Vegas Sands Sheldon Adelson Has Escaped Indictment Misses The Point How many lawsuits do we have to have? Adelson has settled twice this year alone. It takes just one of these to hit. Had he or Las Vegas Sands been the target of a successful lawsuit, there would have been no talk of a Raiders Las Vegas Stadium. But the point is LV Sands is under a ton a scrutiny that could pop at any moment. That already hurts the Raiders.
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Oakland Raiders New NFL Stadium Update: On Las Vegas Sands Gamblers, Shills, And Money-Laundering Las Vegas Sands, the casino partner in the Oakland Raiders effort to receive approvals to build a stadium in Las Vegas, is the focus of a blockbuster Reuters article released today, Friday, September 30th. The article, called “Shill Game” and written by By Joel Schectman and Koh Gui Qing, not only details exactly how Las Vegas Sands' hotels The Venetian and The Palazzo provide an environment for high-rolling Chinese gamblers to pass money without a paper trail, but also describes the work of “shills”. “Shills” are women who, with the cooperation of Las Vegas Sands employees, are allowed to take out millions of dollars in casino credit in their names and then give the chips to the real gamblers they work for. This allows the real bettors to gamble at the hotels without detection. In exchange, the shills are allowed to keep a percentage of the casino money they are loaned. The Reuters reporters report reads: “The attorneys for the women, Jeffrey Setness of the law firm Fabian VanCott and Kevin Rosenberg of Lowenstein & Weatherwax LLP, contend the Sands may have violated federal anti-money laundering rules prohibiting casinos from helping players keep their names off the books.” This marks the newest, and most detailed account, of allegations of money-laundering at Las Vegas Sands casinos. While the Reuters report names some of the actual gamblers, it does not explain exactly what their businesses do. But its well known that one high-rolling gambler, Zhenli Ye Gon, was said to be an alleged drug trafficker who lost $84 million at The Venetian. Las Vegas Sands settled that case for $47 million in 2013. Moreover, the investigation, case, and settlement came after the discovery of $207 million in cash in his home during a raid. Las Vegas Sands said that it should have recognized Zhenli Ye Gon's gambling activities, but the truth is other bettors are still using the same shill-based activity Gon benefitted from. Las Vegas Sands has not stopped it, and given the estimated $1.3 billion baccarat, the high-roller game of choice, has generated in Las Vegas over the past 10 years, it's not likely to try and stop it anytime soon, absent draconian legal and government action. What does all of this have to do with the Raiders quest for a Las Vegas NFL stadium? Everything. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is on record saying that he's trying to “wrap” his head around the idea of a the NFL in a city ran by the casino industry. That's a kind way of saying he's concerned about the very scenario the Reuters story reveals. And given the revelation, it's appropriate to ask this question: Given that Sheldon Adelson, the CEO of Las Vegas Sands, made the majority of his $29 billion in Macao gaming, and via Chinese high-rollers like Zhenli Ye Gon, and given that the practice of hiding the identify of these same gamblers is still active in Las Vegas Sands hotel casinos, how much of that alleged laundered money has been used in the Raiders stadium planning to date? We have a situation where, because of the Oakland Raiders association with Las Vegas Sands, a favorable decision to build a stadium in Sin City could place the NFL in the legal crosshairs of the Federal Government in the future – perhaps sooner rather than later. Reuters: http://ift.tt/2dGMw90
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At SFO Airport - How To Exit BART SFO Airport Station I am now at SFO Airport for my trip to Atlanta to see my Mom. It occurred to me that a vlog showing how to get out of BART Station was a good idea. Here it is.
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SF Bay Area Events Michaan's Annex Gallery 2701 Monarch Alameda, Auction Oct 2nd! Come! Michaan's Auction Annex at 2701 Monarch Alameda, California, is open all week. But the giant Michaan's Auction, the outdoor auction event held monthly, is Oct 2nd! When you visit, you can bring your furniture or cigar store statute or chairs or jewelry to us and we will auction the items for sale for you! For more information see http/http://ift.tt/2dblDtJ. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOCJwrQhn4g
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Financial TimesIn London, Atxa has teamed up with One Aldwych’s management to create a more casual restaurant. This requires all his wit, as the space is far from ideal. Down not one but two flights of curved stairs, it has a rather cool feel (so cool, in fact, that … and more …read more From:: […]
LondonistThe restaurateurs behind the excellent Tonkotsu restaurants, Emma Reynolds and Kensuke Yamada will open a Japanese brasserie near Piccadilly Circus. The menu focusses on teishoku — a daily set lunch with a choice of a few main courses, plus … …read more From:: London Restaurant News By Google News
Michaan's Auction Annex Has SF 49ers Candlestick Park Crowd Sign Michaan's Auction Annex at 2107 Monarch in Alameda, Ca, has a rare SF 49ers Candlestick Park Crowd Sign. It's the bag policy sign that was ever present at the time. You can have it if you come to Michaan's Auction Annex!
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Über' New "Uber Eats" App Orders Food Even When You Didn't Ask For It #tech This is a weird problem where Uber's "Uber Eats" app orders food and sends it to you if you happen to just look at a page with an offering for a restaurant. That is right. No confirmation button. No word on who the driver is. That is a mistake that needs to be fixed. ASAP.
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Queen Of Katwe Oakland Grand Lake Theater Movie Queen Of Katwe Movie is playing at The Grand Lake Theater on Lake Park and Grand Avenue in Oakland
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Food for London: D&D restaurant group backs our food waste fightEvening StandardD&D London today became the first restaurant group to back our campaign tackling food waste and hunger in the capital. The group, which owns more than 30 restaurants including Paternoster Chop House near St Paul’s and Quaglino’s in Mayfair, pledged to … and more […]
Eat Out MagazineNew data from hospitality recruiter, The Change Group, has revealed significant differences in salaries in London’s top restaurants depending on nationality. On average, British employees are earning 18% more than those from other EU countries and 20% … and more …read more From:: London Restaurant News By Google News
Clinton Backers Did Email That Obama Was Muslim In 2007 Clinton Backers Did Email That Obama Was Muslim In 2007 This is an issue we have to deal with front and center. The trot is that Clinton backers did assert that Barack Obama is Muslim in 2007. Read: http://ift.tt/2cRM9Hc http://ift.tt/2dg7WMf
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Alec Bash Says Hillary Clinton Beat Donald Trump #debatenight The legendary SF Bay Area democratic activist shares his view at the San Francisco Democratic Party Debate Watch Party.
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Donna Says Hillary Clinton Trounced Donald Trump #debatenight Donna laid out why Hillary Clinton clobbered Donald Trump in the first Presidential Debate.
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At Democratic Party Debate Watch Party In SF #debatenight The Democratic Party has this event and its packed at Holiday Inn Golden Gate on Van Ness.
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City A.M.Restaurants including the Paternoster Chophouse and Quaglinos dished up double-digit like-for-like growth, at 28 per cent and 22 per cent respectively. Revenues from the successful opening of its new German Gymnasium restaurant last November, …D&D London savours record restaurant profits despite Brexit …Belfast TelegraphD&D London hits record turnover in 10th anniversary yearThe Caterer.comD&D London […]
Belfast TelegraphIt also plans to open new restaurants in Leeds and Manchester next year, alongside new restaurants, cafes and bars at Land Securities’ Nova development in Victoria, central London. D&D London owns restaurants in London, Leeds, Paris, New York and …D&D London Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Exclusive £10 MenuLuxury LondonD&D London announces best ever turnover […]
Cam Newton Sports New Hipster Look After Loss To Vikings Everyone has a take on this look that Cam Newton sported after the Carolina Panthers loss to the Minnesota Vikings 22 to 10. I call it the Cam Newton Hipster look.
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Lynette Gibson-McElhaney Runs For Oakland City Council District Three, Again Oakland City Council President and District Three Representative Lynette Gibson McElhaney explains why you should reelect her as your representative.
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The Oakland Raiders have been the focus of NFL retention efforts for over a year now. In fact I broke the story last year that the NFL was interested in buying land to get involved in the development deal. So Jason LaCanfora's news about the NFL wanting to keep the Raiders in Oakland is not new. Stay tuned.
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Oakland City Council President Lynette Gibson-McElhaney Says Ronnie Lott Still Choice For Raiders Stadium In part four of my interview with Oakland City Council President Lynette Gibson McElhaney, she talks about the work that the City of Oakland has done with the Ronnie Lott Group in working to build a stadium in Oakland for the Raiders. She also talked about the Oakland Police Commission Proposal.
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ForbesTravelling to London next month? Good timing, as the capital’s annual Restaurant Festival is taking place from the 1st right through to the 31st of October. The bad news? Loads has already sold out, including the champagne gourmet odysseys, most of the … …read more From:: London Restaurant News By Google News
Oakland Protest Saturday In Uptown Oakland This protest was rather muted as there were more Police than protestors by the time I rolled through there. It's a sign that Oakland has become protest weary. It's become so old hat and yet nothing has changed. Meanwhile the folks who were the seeds of the protest have moved on with their lives. Stay tuned.
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Stay Away From SF City Hall; Man With Gun - SFPD Closed Off - Update This overhead video shows a SWAT team among various law enforcement officers controlling a perimeter around San Francisco City Hall. According to SFPD, a man with a semi-automatic weapon is in the plaza. Why he is, is not known. Stay tuned.
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Man With Gun At SF City Hall Plaza - Eyewitness Account Of Car Chase Michael just gave me his eyewitness account of what he says was a man speeding along Golden Gate just off Market Street and headed toward City Hall Plaza. SF Police were just behind him, giving chase. According to an SFPD officer who talked to me, a man with a semi-automatic gun is in SF City Hall as of about 25 minutes ago. Why he is there no one knows at this time.
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Stay Away From SF City Hall; Man With Gun - SFPD Closed Off Perimiter A man with a semi-automatic gun is in City Hall Plaza according to an SFPD officer at this time. It's 4:18pm on Saturday September 24th.
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Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump - The Art Of The Deal The only way that could have happened is if Donald Trump cut a deal with Ted Cruz. They us the only way that could have went down. Donald Trump has said too many many nasty things for Ted Cruz to suddenly turn around and get Donald Trump religion. A deal was cut. Secretly.
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Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons Tipped Pass TD vs Oakland Raiders Was To Wrong Receiver I blame the offensive coordinator for this play execution because Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan should have thrown to the strongside split end running the slant and not weak side. Watch the video.
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BloombergHusband-and-wife team Sam and Sam Clark—yes, they really do have the same name—are London pioneers of the cuisine of North Africa, southern Spain and the eastern Mediterranean. This tapas restaurant in Hackney is their third establishment and is … …read more From:: London Restaurant News By Google News
Evening StandardHeaded up by Chef José Avillez’s the two Michelin stars, Belcanto restaurant stands out for offering a revisited Portuguese cuisine with new ways of serving. Chef Avillez value seasonality and organic products and loves to create editable landscapes … …read more From:: London Restaurant News By Google News
Evening StandardHeaded up by Chef José Avillez’s the two Michelin stars, Belcanto restaurant stands out for offering a revisited Portuguese cuisine with new ways of serving. Chef Avillez value seasonality and organic products and loves to create editable landscapes … …read more From:: London Restaurant News By Google News
Warriors New Arena UCSF Lawsuit By Mission Bay Alliance Update There’s an untold story worth investigating now of alleged pressure applied by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee upon University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Chancellor Sam Hawgood regarding the Mayor’s ill-conceived attempt to make the proposed Golden State Warriors arena in Mission Bay his “legacy project.” According to details set out in the attached complaint, Chancellor Hawgood wrote a letter Feb 12, 2015 to Mayor Lee and Warriors’ owner, Joe Lacob and the organization’s President & CEO, Rick Welts expressing his “grave concerns” about “unacceptable traffic parking impacts” as well as fears of “safety, security, [and] noise” that could endanger UCSF’s and the general public’s investment in Mission Bay and the operations of the campus and hospital. Chancellor Hawgood then listed a series of “conditions needed to satisfy UCSF’s concerns” focused on duel event scheduling of Giants and Warriors games, safety, security, public services, noise, transportation, communication, and compliance. The complaint details the events and pressures that lead the Chancellor and UCSF to give up all UCSF’s legal rights to challenge the arena project. (See attached Complaint.) For context, there is another, related case before the California Court of Appeal filed by The Mission Bay Alliance that claims San Francisco public officials violated the California Environmental Quality Act and other laws in their zeal to approve an 18,000-seat sports arena and event center on a site that would displace and disrupt the vital, diverse and progressive community of Mission Bay and cause citywide environmental impacts.
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Tastemakers: The London Restaurant FestivalThe Week UKLondon has long been home to one of the globe’s most diverse and dynamic gastronomic scenes. With new venues launching daily, the choices can be overwhelming – but that’s where the London Restaurant Festival comes in. Serving up fun and interesting … …read more From:: London Restaurant News By […]
Telegraph.co.ukAt The Frog, his new restaurant in east London, chef Adam Handling has done something truly innovative. Normally, diners use TripAdvisor to review restaurants. Handling, however, has used TripAdvisor to review diners. In July, a customer visited the … …read more From:: London Restaurant News By Google News
Bristol PostWe were thrilled to have big London chains Polpo and The Ivy Clifton Brasserie open in recent months, but we want more. Here are some of the coolest London restaurants we’d LOVE to see open in Bristol – let’s hope our gastronomic dreams come true. …read more From:: London Restaurant News By Google News
Telegraph.co.ukAt The Frog, his new restaurant in east London, chef Adam Handling has done something truly innovative. Normally, diners use TripAdvisor to review restaurants. Handling, however, has used TripAdvisor to review diners. In July, a customer visited the … …read more From:: London Restaurant News By Google News
On Egbert Perry, Ronnie Lott, Mayor Libby Schaaf, The Oakland Raiders NFL Stadium Deal To Date Egbert Perry, the Fannie Mae Board Member and Chairman and CEO of The Integral Group, a real estate development organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, and his business associate Sorina Givelichian of Stadium Real Estate Partners LLC, may have learned a little something about trying to punk an NFL Hall of Famer: Ronnie Lott. Especially one that has an signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Oakland and The County of Alameda to develop the Coliseum property and a stadium for the Oakland Raiders. Perhaps Mr. Perry's association with Ms. Givelichian and with a wonderfully colorful set of hedge fund managers caused him to think he could pull a fast one, as one of my sources seems to believe. For reasons that I'm not able to completely pin down at this time, a letter of intent sent directly to me via an Oakland Raiders fan, and that contains an offer to buy the Oakland Coliseum Stadium and the land (but not Oracle Arena), from a group that does not include Ronnie Lott (so reports that there are “ties” to Lott, or “led by Ronnie Lott” as if this move was done on his behalf, aren't correct), but has the following: Stadium Real Estate Partners LLC, which, according to the letter, is owned and controlled by Legacy Investment Partners LLC, which is owned by New York-based Park South Capital LLC. In turn, those entities are managed by Investment Banker Sorina Givelichian, who's Linkedin has her listed as “Director, Institutional Solutions at Russell Investment Group” of Toronto, Canada. Ms. Givelichian looks for every bit like a cross between a Bond Girl and “Max”, the character played by Vanessa Redgrave in Tom Cruise' Mission Impossible. Moreover, Sorina Givelichian's Twitter account @sgivelichian is protected, which means she doesn't want you to see what she's tweeting about. My guess is it has something to do with the newly hatched work she and Perry are doing in trying to acquire sports and entertainment-related properties. Like in Arizona. The same Stadium Real Estate Partners LLC sent a similar letter of intent to the Maricopa County Stadium District over one month ago, August 11th. In that case, they offered $60 million for Chase Field Stadium. That letter contains an intent to “raise its offer to match appraised value” - something to note and which could apply to the Oakland Coliseum Land Offer by the same Stadium Real Estate Partners LLC. The difference between the two Stadium Real Estate Partners LLC deal proposals is that the Oakland one is centered around a proposed price of $167,360,000 – and which they say is a price that can defease “the current bond obligation” of $165,360,000. That refers to the remaining payments that are split between the City of Oakland and the County of Alameda from the original “Raiders Deal” that altered the Oakland Coliseum to accommodate the needs of both the Silver and Black and the perennial tenants the Oakland Athletics, but was not made to a state-of-the-art stadium standard at that time. (And explains the reason for a number of stadium maintenance and facility design adjustment needs that were noted on a so-called 'punch list' made in 1997 by Ezra Rapport, then Oakland's Assistant City Manager, and the architect of the original “Raiders Deal”.) Thus, two things are clear: the offering price by Stadium Real Estate Partners LLC was only given to help deal with the bond debt remaining, and was not based on an assumption of land value, however, it's quite clear Stadium Real Estate Partners LLC is capable of offering more money to the City of Oakland and The County of Alameda. But it's also clear that Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is not ready to deal with Stadium Real Estate Partners LLC at this time (maybe later). Mayor Schaaf called while I was writing this post to say the following: “Its my understanding that Egbert Perry and Ronnie Lott both know each other and are friendly,” she said, “The only people that formally represent the Lott Group are Lott and Rodney Peete to my understanding.” Schaaf continued “We aren't considering it for recommendation at this time because we want an agreement with the NFL. I am committed to keeping the Raiders and The League at the center of the deal. We can't give up our right to control the destiny of what happens to that land (at the Coliseum). A new stadium that keeps the Raiders in Oakland, but is responsible to the team, the league and the taxpayer – and enhances economic vitality around the Coliseum and delivers community benefits.”
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CNN's Don Lemon Destroys Cory Lewandowski On Donald Trump Racist Remarks Donald Trump once again slams blacks with racist stereotypes. Don Lemon destroys Trumps former Cory Lewendowsky on national television.
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Cody Kessler QB Cleveland Browns 3rd Starter In Three Games USC's Cody Kessler is a rookie who can get it done for the Browns. Trouble is, Cleveland keeps having problems only The Browns seem to have. RG3, then Josh McKown, go down with injury in successive weeks - now it's Kessler's turn....
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Terence Crutcher Murdered By Tulsa Police For No Reason Why did six police officers elect to gun down Terence Crutcher right after tasering him?
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Rebecca Kaplan For Oakland At-Large City Council I went to celebrate Oakland At Large City Council Person Rebecca Kaplan's Birthday and support her as first choice in the race, with my friend Peggy Moore as second choice and Nancy Sidebotham as third choice.
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Oakland Raiders Zennie62 Fan Russell Says Las Vegas Is Distraction to take focus off Oakland. This was asked at Atlanta Falcons at Oakland Raiders Game, Sunday.
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Oakland Raiders Zennie62 Fan Has Question For Mayor Libby Schaaf This was during The Atlanta Falcons vs Oakland Raiders game at The Oakland Coliseum.
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Black Lab, White Lab Enjoy The Sun In SF Financial District It's a dogs life as this part of dogs, two Labrador Retrievers, hang out right on the sidewalk at Davis and California Streets. Their owner is an employee with the State Of California, and has been training them for some time to do this.
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Evening Standard“We were worried about the meat at first, but now we know the New York restaurant will be as good as the London restaurants — in fact, there’s a chance that it might even be our finest hour.” Hawksmoor fans will have to wait more than a year and book … …read more From:: […]
Oakland Raiders Zennie62 Fan On BART After Game #ATLvsOAK I feel it's my duty to thank people who like my content with a vlog. That was certainly true in the case of this man who was kind enough to say hello and mention that he posted my vlogs on his Facebook page. Thanks!!
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